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Reparations calls follow Charles on tough Caribbean trip
King Charles III begins a delicate tour of the Caribbean Tuesday, overshadowed by calls to apologise for the slave trade and pay reparations for what he has called the "darkest days" of British history.
Wall Street faces earnings and Fed tests after turbulent technology-led week
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones will look to rebound on Monday as US stock market investors face a pivotal week, with corporate earnings reports led by major AI players and a Federal Reserve meeting posing critical tests for a suddenly shaky market rally. Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday even as technology shares steadied somewhat to end a turbulent week for the market-driving AI trade, and investors look
China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'
Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong.
Delhi grants minimum monthly pay and DA to about 4,000 MCD health workers
In a Diwali bonanza, the Delhi government said around 4,000 public health workers employed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will receive a minimum monthly salary of ₹18,000, along with dearness allowance (DA), under the principle of equal pay for equal work.
Critical coal inventories affect nearly half of India’s domestic power plants
Nearly half of domestic coal-based (DCB) power plants have critically low coal stocks, highlighting supply-side pressures against a backdrop of sustained electricity demand.
FCNR(B) deposit drive puts sharper margin pressure on private banks
The aggressive mobilisation of Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR(B)] deposits increasingly weighed on bank margins during the September quarter, with private lenders bearing a disproportionate impact owing to their larger participation in the RBI’s FCNR(B) drive.
Gold ETF flows turn negative after 13 weeks as bullion loses 4%
Investments in physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) turned net negative after 13 weeks last week, with the yellow metal losing nearly four%, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed.
Noel Tata requests records of September 17 Tata Sons board meeting
Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata requested the record of the Tata Sons board meeting on September 17, which approved N Chandrasekaran as Chairman for a third term, and has also questioned his family’s business relations with the TVS Group, headed by fellow board member Venu Srinivasan.
Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life
Sitting outside his small shop in a warren of alleyways in the ancient Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, Ahsan Shakeel buffed an antique brass pot to a high shine, pressing it against a mechanised wheel.
Reparations calls to dog King Charles's tough Caribbean trip
King Charles III begins a delicate tour of the Caribbean Tuesday, overshadowed by calls to apologise and pay reparations for the slave trade, which he has called the "darkest days" of British history.
Global rates and foreign outflows remain key risks for Indian markets
High global interest rates, elevated oil prices and capital outflows driven partly by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are likely to continue weighing on Indian financial markets, according to experts speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026.
Steel Strips Wheels gains 36% in two sessions on growth outlook
Steel Strips Wheels share price movement
Neha Nagar says ₹3 crore can fund retirement with disciplined planning
The first step is in financial planning is to understand where one stands financially and where one wants to be, said Neha Nagar, content creator and financial educator said in conversation with Puneet Wadhwa at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Investor Arena. The younger cohort, she said, should not rush into investing before they have focused on their personal development.
Vikas Satija says steady SIP flows shielded Indian equities from deeper losses
The strong participation by the retail investors has provided resilience to the Indian stock market and capped downside in the face of massive selloff by foreign portfolio investors (FIIs), said Vikas Satija, MD & CEO, Shriram Wealth, in a conversation with Business Standard's Pravin Palande at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026 in Mumbai on Monday.
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong.
Britain prepares constrained budget as debt and defence pressures mount
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defense spending with little financial room for maneuver. It could prove to be a tall order for finance minister John Healey as rising inflation and borrowing costs—largely a consequence of the US-Iran war—increase the government’s debt pile and heap pressure on business
South Korea's chip boom fuels forecast-beating third-quarter growth
South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday.
South Korea economy grows three times faster than expected in Q3
South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday.
Formerra Adjusts Transportation Surcharge Amid Continued Freight and Logistics Pressures
ROMEOVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, announced an increase to its transportation surcharge to address continued cost escalation in the freight and logistics market. Beginning November 2, 2026, a surcharge of $450 per delivery will apply to all shipments across North, Central, and South America.
Lula win rattles Brazil markets over spending spree fears
The reelection of Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rattled markets on Monday as investors, who had expected a win for his conservative rival, worried about fiscal discipline.
Anthropic unveils IPO filing showing soaring sales and AI risks
Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, on Monday made public its plans to sell shares on the stock market, a significant test of whether the AI boom can deliver profits.
Stocks climb ahead of tech earnings, central bank calls
The world's main stock markets mostly climbed Monday as investors geared up for the week's crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings, while oil prices retreated from a six-month high.
UK set for 'limited' budget giveaways as borrowing costs surge
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defence spending with little financial room for manoeuvre.
Canada-EU summit seeks deepened alliance as US ties fray
Canadian and European Union leaders meet in Montreal this week for a summit aimed at deepening their alliance as both sides navigate tumultuous relations with the United States.
New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1
The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.
Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'
A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections.
France's debt woes in focus as ECB meets
France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.
NPS Vatsalya offers three choices when a child turns 18
NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.
Maine logging, cross-border ties whipsawed by US-Canada tariff war
In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy
A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.
India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route
India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.